THE FUNNY PEOPLE FILE
A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Keegan-Michael Key
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The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born March 22, 1971Age 55
210sketches in the archive
2shows
125characters
Cast appearances (210)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (21)
Funny from behind the scenes.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Keegan-Michael Key is an actor, writer and comedian who moved from MADtv to co-creating and starring in Key & Peele with Jordan Peele. Their Comedy Central series combined character comedy and social satire and won the 2016 Emmy for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.
Key's work beyond the series includes Schmigadoon!, Reboot and Dolemite Is My Name. He also co-wrote The History of Sketch Comedy with Elle Key and narrated the Audible series, examining the form that helped launch his career.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
Luther
Hingle McCringleberry
Andre (Meegan's boyfriend)
Beezer Twelve Washingbeard
Cedric
Coach Hines
D'Glester Hardunkichud
D'Jasper Probincrux III
D'Marcus Williums
D'Squarius Green, Jr.
Douglas Jackson
Dr. Gupta
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J'Dinkalage Morgoone
Jackmerius Tacktheritrix
Javaris Jamar Javarison-Lamar
Quackadilly Blip
Quatro Quatro
Samuel (Key & Peele)
Sensei Doug Duggart
T'Variusness King
Torque (Construction Noise) Lewith
X-Wing @Aliciousness
Alex
André 3000
Anthony (Mafia Talks Get Ruined)
Baron Helmut Schnitzelnazi
Bisquiteen Trisket
Blyrone Blashinton
Brendan (Haunted Roommate Meeting)
Brock Favors
Carl (Magical Negro Fight)
Carlos
Claudius Lewis
Clive Ruggins
Clyde (Jaden Smith's Agent)
Congressman Paul Brooks
Cosgrove Shumway
Coznesster Smiff
Craig (Video Game Sensors)
Da Struggle
Dahistorius Lamystorius
Darrell (I Said Bitch)
Davis
Decatholac Mango
DeVon (Key & Peele)
Dr. Funkenstein
Dr. Johnson (Medical Marijuana)
Dravic (Key & Peele)
Dwayne Washington
Earl Peele
Eqqsquizitine Buble-Schwinslow
Exquisite T
Firstname Lastname (East/West Bowl)
Gabe (Flicker)
Gary (Gay Wedding Advice)
Gefilta Fresh
Georgina (Key & Peele)
Gerald (Key’s Anthropologist)
Grunky Peep
Inspector Javert
Isaac Labuda
J.R. Junior Juniors Jr.
Jahar
Jamison Teague
Jammie Jammie
Jammie Jammie-Jammie
Jean-Luc de la Pierre-Renault
Joe Dante
Joseph (Undercover Boss)
Joseph Carmichael
Judge Jessie
Keegan-Michael Key
Keith (Sibling Rivalry)
Khalid (Al Qaeda Meeting)
Kimmy
King Prince Chambermaid
Ladadadaladadadadada Dala-Dadaladaladalada
Lando Calrissian
Latiya
Latrell (Office Homophobe)
Lawrence (Fronthand Backhand)
Legume Duprix
Lester Bigglesby
Lightning (Key & Peele)
Logjammer D'Baggagecling
Mark (A Cappella)
Marmadune Shazbot
Martinsia
Michael Jackson
Michael Winslow
Mike (How to Ruin a Joke)
Morse Code (East/West Bowl)
Morty Jebsen
Movie Heckler #1
Mr. Garvey
Mr. Weinstein
Mr. Wise
Myriad Profiteroles
Nyquillus Dillwad
Quiznatodd Bidness
Rajid
Ray (Shining)
Reggie Lee Quivers
Sal (Demonic Possession at the Tailor)
Scoish Velociraptor Maloish
Shaboots Michaels
Splendiferous Finch
Squeeeeeeeeeeps
Steve (A Zombie Extra's First Day on Set)
Steven (Human Centipede Reunion)
Stuart Furfle
Stumptavian Roboclick
Takittothu' Limit
Teddy 12 Combs Lewis
The Devil
Tim Cook
Tin Man
Tom Samwell
Troy Morrison
Turdine Cupcake
Tyrell (Sexy Vampires)
Walden
Yellow Falcon
Zachary (Bonding with a Kid)
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
Friend
19 sketchesBoyfriend
7 sketchesPolice Officer
6 sketchesAthlete
5 sketchesCoworker
5 sketchesDetective
5 sketchesDriver
5 sketchesEmployee
5 sketchesFootball Player
5 sketchesHusband
5 sketchesSinger
5 sketchesSurvivor
5 sketchesValet
5 sketchesCustomer
4 sketchesGang Member
4 sketchesInterviewer
4 sketchesTranslator
4 sketchesDoctor
3 sketchesHype Man
3 sketchesPassenger
3 sketchesPedestrian
3 sketchesPolitical Activist
3 sketchesPrisoner
3 sketchesRapper
3 sketchesReporter
3 sketchesSon
3 sketchesStudent
3 sketchesAttorney
2 sketchesAudience Member
2 sketchesBrother
2 sketchesBusinessman
2 sketchesCongregant
2 sketchesCreep
2 sketchesDad
2 sketchesElderly Man
2 sketchesEnslaved Person
2 sketchesGang Leader
2 sketchesGhost
2 sketchesHost
2 sketchesMartial Arts Instructor
2 sketchesMobster
2 sketchesMusician
2 sketchesNightclub Patron
2 sketchesParty Guest
2 sketchesSuitor
2 sketchesTeacher
2 sketchesWaiter
2 sketchesWarlord
2 sketchesAction Hero
1 sketchActor
1 sketchAnnouncer
1 sketchAnthropologist
1 sketchBabysitter
1 sketchBank Robber
1 sketchBar Patron
1 sketchBassist
1 sketchBoxer
1 sketchBusiness Owner
1 sketchCamper
1 sketchCarpenter
1 sketchChild
1 sketchCoach
1 sketchComedian
1 sketchDancer
1 sketchDirector
1 sketchDJ
1 sketchDog Breeder
1 sketchDog Owner
1 sketchDonor
1 sketchElderly Woman
1 sketchExecutive
1 sketchExplorer
1 sketchExtra
1 sketchFamily Member
1 sketchFarmhand
1 sketchFiancé
1 sketchFilm Critic
1 sketchFlight Attendant
1 sketchFounding Father
1 sketchFraternity Brother
1 sketchFugitive
1 sketchGeneral
1 sketchGuard
1 sketchGuitarist
1 sketchHitman
1 sketchHomeless Person
1 sketchHotel Clerk
1 sketchInvestor
1 sketchJudge
1 sketchLandlord
1 sketchMagician
1 sketchMartial Artist
1 sketchMourner
1 sketchNeighbor
1 sketchOffice Worker
1 sketchParolee
1 sketchPatient
1 sketchPerformance Artist
1 sketchPirate
1 sketchPizza Guy
1 sketchPolitical Commentator
1 sketchPolitician
1 sketchPrankster
1 sketchPrincipal
1 sketchRedneck
1 sketchReenactor
1 sketchRepairman
1 sketchRestroom User
1 sketchRoommate
1 sketchSalesman
1 sketchScammer
1 sketchScientist
1 sketchSecurity Officer
1 sketchSex Worker
1 sketchSoldier
1 sketchSound Effects Performer
1 sketchSpokesperson
1 sketchSuperhero
1 sketchSupervillain
1 sketchSupport Group Leader
1 sketchSurgeon
1 sketchSuspect
1 sketchTailor
1 sketchTalent Agent
1 sketchTelephone Caller
1 sketchTerrorist
1 sketchVampire
1 sketchVideo Game Player
1 sketchVigilante
1 sketchWarrior
1 sketchWeather Presenter
1 sketchWife
1 sketchWitness
1 sketchWizard
1 sketchZombie
1 sketchFrom the photo archiveMore faces of Keegan-Michael Key.3 photos
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